Chill out this September

Feeling stressed, depressed, worn out or credit crunched? North East England is the perfect place to chill out this September.

The region is celebrating its status as Britain’s most tranquil region by hosting a week of events celebrating peace and tranquillity and escape from the stresses of modern urban living.

Durham is hosting UK Peace and Tranquillity week for the third time from September 7-13 and has unveiled a calendar of free and affordable events including open air picnics, classical music recitals, Tai Chi, yoga and Chi Kung, photography and painting workshops, candlelit gardens and baby owl walks.

UK Peace and Tranquillity Week was set up by the County Durham Tourism Partnership after a national tranquillity map compiled by the Campaign to Protect Rural England identified North East England as the UK’s most relaxing region.

Melanie Sensicle, chief executive of the County Durham Tourism Partnership, said: “Crowds and persistent noise, experienced by many of the UK’s urban areas, leave people feeling stressed and vulnerable to health problems, which is why UK Peace and Tranquillity Week is a much-needed antidote for those leading a fast-paced lifestyle. It’s hard to find a better place to escape to than Durham.”

There are 18 events taking place during the week, for full details visit thisisdurham.com/relax.